Leonida

Leonida represents a South Slavic feminine as well as an Italian masculine form of the ancient Greek name Leonidas. The name is often interpreted as "the lion-like."

What does the name Leonida mean?

Leonida is both a feminine and masculine form of the ancient Greek name Leonidas. The meaning of the name is "the lion-like" or literally "the son of the lion." This derives from the Ancient Greek word 'leon' for "lion" as well as the patronymic suffix 'ides' for "son." A rare masculine form is Leonido.

Where does the name Leonida come from?

The name Leonida has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "the lion-like." It is composed of the Ancient Greek words 'leon' (λέων) for "lion" and 'ides' (ἴδης) for "son." The languages in which this name appears are Italian and South Slavic.

How do you pronounce Leonida?

The pronunciation of Leonida is melodic and consists of four to five syllables. It is pronounced as "Le-o-ni-da" [leɔˈniːda], with the elongated I-syllable emphasized, giving the name a radiant, clear center. The open vowels gently frame this brightness and allow the sound to flow harmoniously. As a result, Leonida has a feminine and elegant touch – it feels light and airy, radiating a calm presence.

When is the name day of Leonida?

The name day of Leonida is celebrated on January 28, April 15, April 16, April 22, August 8, September 2, October 11 (Orthodox), and October 24 (Protestant).

Popularity

In Germany, Leonida is a rather rare name, currently ranking 5,884th on the list of most common female first names. The highest ranking the name achieved was in 2013, at 2,008th place. Over the last ten years, Leonida has been given as a first name about 50 times, placing it 3,707th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it stands at 3,784th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Ida / Lello / Leo / Leoni / Lida

Similar first names

Famous people

• Leonida Lucchetta (Italian footballer)
• Leonida Pallotta (football player from Italy)
• Leonida Tonelli (Italian mathematician)